» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 973 Views | | | | | | 03-21-2008, 12:01 AM | #16 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 | Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 I agree with this 100%. But then again I had Dunlop Sport 2000's on the car when I drove from Michigan to Cali. Some of you will remember the horrible ice storm we had in Nov '06 where they shut down I-40. I saw hundreds of rollovers and fender benders. Anything over 25mph was terrifying. Even at 25mph, I still had a difficult time keeping the Ti in a straight line. It took me a week to get home as I was drifting the entire 2000 miles. Every few minutes a semi would send me sliding towards the snow banks and ditches, but luckily I managed to recover and hang on to it each time. The funny thing is that the previous owner threw in a set of snow tires on steelies, but for some reason I never thought about putting them on even though I had them in the back seat! I guess the drifting was too fun, NOT! | Yeah that would be scary for sure. I had a couple rough drives where a normal 30 minute drive turned into 3 1/2 hours...but im glad you and your Ti made it home without incident! I dunno, for me and my experiences, my Ti will never see snow again - for any type of commute anyways... a run to the bank or store, sure but thats it. ASC is a joke if you have any decent hills to climb. My opinion may change when I swap to a LSD... but nothing does better in the snow than a FWD car with good all-seasons tires, no matter how good you may think the Ti does with top of line snowshoes on it... and not everyone is willing or can afford to pay $1000 for purpose snow/ice tires. So if your ballin on a budget, chances are your not gonna be spending that kinda dough on tires. Id sooner buy a 88 Ford Tempo for $400 and run it for winter. I guess everyone has their own opinions, but my winters last 5-6 months of the year, and Ive been driving in brutal winters for the last 6 years, so I think I know what Im talking about. Don't get me wrong, you'll make it where ever your going, just factor in a lot more time and also, you'll probably have alot less hair by the time you get there. __________________ 11/97 Base 328Ti | | | 03-21-2008, 12:02 AM | #17 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 | dbl post, delete pls. __________________ 11/97 Base 328Ti | | | 03-21-2008, 06:41 PM | #18 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN Posts: 5 | Gosh, so much to think about, esp. in regards to the snow situation. I expected it would be hard and expensive to give the 318 more pep, bummer. I know a lot of parts for these cars are 318ti specific. So is sourcing parts difficult? | | | 03-21-2008, 07:01 PM | #19 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 | snow & ti do not mix... I dont come near mine when it snows! its horrific on snow. P.S. - ASC+T sux too on snow.. I had to shut it off and baby the throtle last time I drove on snow, otherwise I could not get it moving while ASC+T was engaged. | | | 03-21-2008, 07:07 PM | #20 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN Posts: 5 | Man, I know snow conditions vary but there are some very conflicting opinions here, hahaha. | | | 03-22-2008, 03:26 AM | #21 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WI Posts: 8 | i love driveing my ti in the snow not to mention i have blizzaks , have not got stuck this winter at all . but with the front being so low its like driveing a little snow plow hehe | | | 03-22-2008, 03:43 AM | #22 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 169 | Snow tires are a must I use Michelin arctic alpines on my stock rims then flip to my summer tires. Arctic Alpines are like four wheel drive they are that good. Have not had a problem with Michigan winters matter of fact we are getting eight more inches of snow right now over 80" so far this year.... I think you will enjoy the Ti shares a lot of parts with the other 3's b piller forward................vwt3 __________________ 95ti Alpine White, K&N cone filter, Fullcoilovers by GroundControl Koni adjustable,Eibach springs. JUST POINT AND SHOOT...http://www.munks.com/ . Also 69 VW t3 fastback 2110 motor,full air ride .http://www.airkewld.com[/size] | | | 03-22-2008, 03:48 PM | #23 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | Quote: Originally Posted by vwt3 I think you will enjoy the Ti shares a lot of parts with the other 3's b piller forward................vwt3 | you mean a-pillar? I'm pretty sure most stuff behind the a-pillar is ti-specific, in front it's a 318 sedan | | | 03-22-2008, 03:50 PM | #24 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN Posts: 5 | The 1996 318ti's came with a LSD correct? | | | 03-22-2008, 04:34 PM | #25 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N. Texas Posts: 187 | My guess is alot depends on your driving style. I had I-40 in colorado close on me once when I was going out to ski, but then I took a back road that was snow covered and drifted my car all the way up and down the mountain. It was a great time and was very predictable despite my use of bf traction t/a tires. I don't think I would do it with the bf gforce sports that I have now. I would highly recommend getting the lsd as it would definitely help with getting up snowy hills, I don't have it and I can tell that it hurts traction when it comes to those situations only having the ASC. I know the LSD came on clubsports, I think it was optional in later years (96+) | | | 03-22-2008, 05:11 PM | #26 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 | I drive my ti in the winter with a set of winter tires and didn't get stuck at all. I like it way more than all seasons. Here is a tip on ASC+T that might work for everyone. You can read up on it on BAVAUTO website. http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/20...newsletter.pdf | | | 03-22-2008, 08:52 PM | #27 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | Quote: Originally Posted by losichu I know the LSD came on clubsports, I think it was optional in later years (96+) | it was optional on all years, my 95 active has one | | | 03-22-2008, 09:11 PM | #28 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 18 | Fine in Boston Put on Michelin Pilot Alpine and it is great in the Boston Snow. It is much better than my wife's Mazda 3 with her Continental snow tires, and that is front wheel drive. Buy a used set of wheels from Craigslist and it shouldn't run too much money. I got a set of wheels for $300 in perfect shape, but you can do cheaper if you don't mind a little corrosion or rash for cosmetics. IMHO, $5500 seems too high. KBB on my 1998 with less miles is only around $4500. Unless this thing is excellent, I would try to get at least $1000 off. Car isn't very fast, but it is light and a blast to drive around. For a city, it is perfect. On the highway, my manual turns 4K rpm at 80 mph, which is great for acceleration but not for noise. However, you already know this is a sporty car, not a luxury car. Otherwise, find a used 5 or 7 series for a nice comfy ride. | | | 03-23-2008, 04:27 AM | #29 | Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Posts: 76 | With some good snow tires and careful driving you will be fine. An LSD helps a lot too. | | | 03-23-2008, 04:38 AM | #30 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,335 | yeah we got slammed with snow this year in the midwest!! driving wise my 95 is desent in the snow with norm. driving all season tires its done fine this year but its definetly gettin garage bound next year because i'm goin off to college so..... yeah __________________ Greg M42 Club member 186 WTB: HELLROT RED CLUB SPORT 95 ti sold but staying in the family. | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |